Apprentice Quality Engineer

Summary

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Apprentice Quality Engineer to join our Quality team. This entry-level position is ideal for recent graduates or individuals looking to start their career in quality engineering. The successful candidate will assist in ensuring that our products meet the highest standards of quality and compliance.

Wage

£14,722.50 to £23,809.50, depending on your age

National Minimum Wage

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Training course

Quality practitioner (level 4)

Hours

Monday to Friday 8am to 4.30pm

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Monday 1 September 2025

Duration

1 year 2 months

Positions available

1

Work

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you'll do at work

Key Accountabilities:

Assist in the development and implementation of quality control processes and procedures.
Conduct inspections and tests on products to ensure they meet quality standards.
Document and report any quality issues or defects found during inspections.
Collaborate with operations and engineering teams to resolve quality issues.
Participate in root cause analysis and corrective action processes.
Maintain accurate records of quality inspections and test results.
Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance product quality and efficiency.
Assist in the preparation of quality reports and documentation for audits

Where you'll work

Habergham Works
Ainley Industrial Estate
Elland
West Yorkshire
HX5 9JP

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

College or training organisation

QUALITRAIN LIMITED

Your training course

Quality practitioner (level 4)

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What you'll learn

Course contents

Identify, interpret and apply relevant legal, governmental or industry regulations affecting the organisation.
Communicate using appropriate methods (verbal, written, visual) to influence internal and external stakeholders, using appropriate questioning techniques such as open questions, leading questions.
Identify, collect and analyse relevant quality data using appropriate tools and techniques such as Pareto analysis, statistical methods and trending analysis.
Apply methods and tools to improve the quality performance of processes, products and services such as production control plans, standardised work, use of failure modes and effects.
Identify, analyse and prioritise quality specific risks and opportunities. Support the development, implementation and effectiveness of resulting actions.
Plan and conduct system, product or process audits.
Assess the effectiveness of the measurement systems using tool such as Measurement Systems Analysis.
Identify requirements from technical documents, commercial input or stakeholder statements and converting to definitions that can drive the organisations processes
Identify gaps in process performance and develop improvement plans to close gaps.
Apply structured problem solving including identification, definition, measurement, analysis, improvement and control methods and tools.
Communicate organisational quality strategy to all levels of the organisation.
Identify who the internal and external stakeholders are and their current and optimal positions (such as hostile, help it work, opposed, uncooperative, indifferent, hesitant, enthusiastic support) required to support quality related activities.
Identify, interpret and apply relevant legal, governmental or industry regulations affecting the organisation.
Communicate using appropriate methods (verbal, written, visual) to influence internal and external stakeholders, using appropriate questioning techniques such as open questions, leading questions.
Identify, collect and analyse relevant quality data using appropriate tools and techniques such as Pareto analysis, statistical methods and trending analysis.
Apply methods and tools to improve the quality performance of processes, products and services such as production control plans, standardised work, use of failure modes and effects.
Identify, analyse and prioritise quality specific risks and opportunities. Support the development, implementation and effectiveness of resulting actions.
Plan and conduct system, product or process audits.
Assess the effectiveness of the measurement systems using tool such as Measurement Systems Analysis.
Identify requirements from technical documents, commercial input or stakeholder statements and converting to definitions that can drive the organisations processes
Identify gaps in process performance and develop improvement plans to close gaps.
Apply structured problem solving including identification, definition, measurement, analysis, improvement and control methods and tools.
Communicate organisational quality strategy to all levels of the organisation.
Identify who the internal and external stakeholders are and their current and optimal positions (such as hostile, help it work, opposed, uncooperative, indifferent, hesitant, enthusiastic support) required to support quality related activities.

Your training plan

Distance Learning, at work or home.

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

BTEC in:

Engineering (grade Pass)

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

Communication skills
IT skills
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Problem solving skills
Analytical skills
Team working

About this company

The A-SAFE Group is a rapidly growing and dynamic environment where open mindedness, curiosity and drive are important. As the market leader, the A-SAFE Group is determined to hold its position and create opportunities for continued growth and development. We have a true global presence including USA, Japan, Australia, Europe, and UAE. We are known for our innovation and ‘can-do’ attitude. A place where talent can thrive and develop as we grow. We invented the first industrial strength polymer safety barrier, revolutionizing workplace safety. We’ve been improving world standards ever since, introducing further advanced safety solutions, including our next generation RackEye IOT safety device. Global blue-chip companies use our products including Coca-Cola, BMW, Jaguar Land Rover, Amazon, and Heathrow airport to name but a few.

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Company benefits

• 33 days holiday (incl. bank holidays) • Company pension scheme with up to 5% employer match • Subsidised gym, restaurant, free on-site parking • Specsavers vouchers, long service rewards, EAP • Professional development support

Disability Confident

A fair proportion of interviews for this apprenticeship will be offered to applicants with a disability or long-term health condition. This includes non-visible disabilities and conditions.

You can choose to be considered for an interview under the Disability Confident scheme. You’ll need to meet the essential requirements to be considered for an interview.

After this apprenticeship

As part of this role, the successful candidate will also undertake a Level 4 Quality Practitioner Apprenticeship, providing structured learning and nationally recognised qualifications to support their development into a competent Quality Engineering professional.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

A-SAFE Group

Henry Longhurst

henry.longhurst@asafe.com

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000327807.

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Closes in 22 days (Friday 18 July 2025)

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